How to travel from Catania to Ravenna, Italy

The distance between Catania and Ravenna is around 820km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Catania to Ravenna by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Forli (FRL) then take the bus to Circonvallazione al Molino.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to Cesena Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Ravenna.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Bologna Centrale and then to Faenza.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Ravenna.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Ravenna

There are several options for getting from Catania to Ravenna by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Catania and Ravenna is around 820km (509 miles).

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Catania and Ravenna by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Ravenna is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Ravenna is to take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Ravenna. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Ravenna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Ravenna. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina and Cesena Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and SAIS Autolinee run regular bus services between Catania and Ravenna. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Ravenna. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Forli (FRL) then take the bus to Circonvallazione al Molino. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ravenna is Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Ravenna. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Ravenna. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Forli (FRL) then take the bus to Circonvallazione al Molino. instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Ravenna is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Ravenna

Transport options from Catania to Ravenna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
2h 10m
€150($150)
every 2 hours820km (509 miles)
Fly to Ancona (AOI), Train2h 55m
€130($130)
once daily836km (519 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€95($95)
every 4 hours954km (593 miles)
Fly to Florence (FLR), train3h 45m
€170($170)
every 4 hours971km (603 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€95($95)
3 times a week1,172km (728 miles)
Bus to Bologna17h 50m
€76($76)
twice daily1,273km (791 miles)
Train
15hrs
€100($100)
once daily1,146km (712 miles)
Train and Ferry
11hrs
€115($115)
once daily1,174km (730 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 40m
€175($175)
hourly1,141km (709 miles)

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Airports near Ravenna

The following major airports near Ravenna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Ravenna
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Ravenna
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Ravenna